Dozens dead, hundreds missing in Balochistan flash floods
Dozens of people have been killed, while hundreds are missing as torrential rains lashed south-western Pakistani province of Balochistan causing flash floods, even as relief and rescue operations by Pakistan military continued. ANI
Aziz urges Karachi Electric Supply Company to fulfil its promises
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has urged the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to fulfil its promises made before taking charge of the utility. ANI
PEMRA directs Pak FM station to stop airing BBC news bulletins
A local radio FM station has stopped broadcasting hourly news bulletins of BBC Radio on the instructions of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). ANI
Harry Potter casts a constructive spell on kids, says study
As Harry Potter gets set to weave his magic once again in the seventh and final book, researchers conducting a new study have come to the conclusion that reading the book teaches young kids about courage and friendship. ANI
Pak appoints Special Home Secy for FATA
Pakistan has appointed a Special Home Secretary for FATA as part of the federal governments National Security Council plans to curb the Talibanisation of NWFP. ANI
Agent Provocateur drops Kate Moss for a younger face
British supermodel Kate Moss has been dropped as the face of lingerie giant Agent Provocateur. ANI
Pakistan to release 50 Indian prisoners today
Islamabad will release 50 Indian prisoners languishing in the Central Jail in Karachi later today, a day after India repatriated 43 Pakistani prisoners through Attari-Wagah border.The prisoners will be handed over to Indian authorities through Wagah border on Monday. ANI
Iran does not rule out use of oil weapon
Reacting to a recent statement by US President George W Bush that if the current standoff concerning Irans nuclear programme continues, the military option was still on the table for Washington, OPEC Governor Kazempour Ardebili has said that Iran can also say it will not put aside oil as a tool. ANI
William and Kates split lasted just four days!
Prince William and Kate Middletons split in April lasted for a mere four days. ANI
USS Nimitz to dock in Chennai today
The US nuclear powered warship and aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is to dock in Chennai Port today and will remain stationed here till July 5. ANI
No more smelly feet with bamboo socks
Now there is a cure for smelly and pongy feet - special socks made of bamboo fibre. ANI
Survivors of rare ovarian cancer may retain menstrual function and reproductive ability
A new prospective study suggests that ovarian germ cell tumour patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and fertility-sparing surgery may retain their menstrual function and reproductive ability. ANI